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Tag: Resorts World Manila

A policeman alights from an armored fighting vehicle (AFV) near the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. Photo: Reuters/Erik De Castro
Posted inAT Finance, Philippines, South Asia, World

Fear and loathing in Manila

by George Amurao June 7, 2017February 18, 2020

When gambling addict Jessie Javier Carlos walked into the posh Resort World Manila casino in an all-black outfit brandishing an M-4 carbine, unarmed guards, employees and casino players fled the premises screaming, “ISIS! ISIS! Watch out for the hooded guy!”, according to media reports and social media postings. They were all quick, as was the […]

A security guard stops photographers from entering the vicinity of Resorts World Manila after gunshots and explosions were heard in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Erik De Castro
Posted inAT Finance, Philippines, World

Philippines teeters towards new martial order

by Jason Castaneda June 3, 2017February 18, 2020
Employees light candles during a memorial for those killed in a casino fire caused by a gunman at Resorts World in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. Image: Reuters
Posted inAT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Iraq, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, World

Dozens suffocate in Philippine casino after gunman torches tables

by Reuters June 3, 2017February 18, 2020

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